Gapping spark plugs?

[andrewsmith]

Quick one

NGK spark plugs can the gaps be checked/ Changed?
Looks like the front on mine has suffered with the rains we've had.

Also what can they be checked/ changed with?


Thanks in advance

Andy

[Bibio]

feeler gauges for the gap and you can get a special tool for bending the tab but i just tap the tab at the bend (hold plug in hand and tap on object) on a hammer or suitable heavy object till i get the correct gap. to open the gap again i use the edge of the blade of a feeler gauge.

[Wideboy]

Feeler gauges and I use a small pin hammer and gently tap it

[NTECUK]

Heathens .
Use a feeler to check is fine .
Gently tap to gap it.Hold the plug body. Remember ceramic cracks . Drop it to had and you can damage the bit that supports the electrode .If it drops in the cylinder buy buy boar .

[andrewsmith]

merci gents!

Feelers are easier to get hold of than plug gappers

[yorkie_chris]

They are usually fine out of the box.

[NTECUK]

Yep . We hardly ever have gap issues. Only ones ng are in damaged boxes. They go straight back to parts..

[Wideboy]

I did it once and then thought "why did I just wasted my time", never again

[NTECUK]

When you have seen so many you get an " eye " for the gap. Even type II. they had a 1.1 mm gap. Inspired hey.

[Dave-the-rave]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_52 5115_langId_-1_categoryId_255216

[andrewsmith]

Well the front and rear were needing changed (its due the 21k service anyways). What a bloody faff the front is

Now the ****er still won't ****ing start. To keep the balance it'll be a new thread
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=182607